The German elections could be affected by hacking just like the US presidential elections last year
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Real Progress Made With New French Political Ethics Laws
French Justice Minister Francois Bayrou announces three ethics laws and a bank for democracy
Increasingly Age Dominates British Elections, Not Class
Young voter turnout in British general elections has declined over the last 25 years research finds
New Pan-European Political Party DIEM25 Gains Stream
There is a vivid dedication to create a new kind of democracy. In DIEM25 you’ll find an inspired Europeans independent from national borders as well as economical frameworks.
Porn Website Posts Putin Critic’s Film After Russia Bans It
PornHub uploaded a documentary critical of top Russian officials after a court ruled against its creator
Facebook Warns German Fake News Bill Won’t Combat Hate Speech
Facebook said the draft law in Germany to tackle fake news will not be enough to tackle hate speech
Is a Political Media Good For Democracy?
With so much media choice on offer this is surely only enhancing democracy and making the democratic system stronger. There can’t be any downsides to this, can there? Well, yes there are.
Russian Protest Leader in Court on Charge of Defaming Oligarch
A hearing against Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny and his associates began in a Moscow court
Italian Political Parties Agree to German-Style Election Reforms
A tentative deal has been reached between Italy’s main political parties on a reform of voting rules
Thousands of Corruption Protesters in Madrid March of Dignity
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid for a “March of Dignity” to demand better wages